Helicopter Tours in Franz Josef & Fox Glacier at a glance
- Our pick: Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Helicopter Snow Landing 35min, NZ$ 495 per person (35m, 4.77★ · 407).
- Top rated: Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing, NZ$ 472 per person (30m, 4.93★ · 107).
- Best value: Helicopter Flight Franz Josef: 25-Min Alpine Landing, NZ$ 395 per person (25m, 4.84★ · 229).
Price per person across the 15 options priced per person: NZ$ 369–NZ$ 1,495 (median NZ$ 508). With 100+ reviews: 10 of 15.
Of the 15 options: 12 with live guides in English, 15 with free cancellation, 14 with instant confirmation, 13 kid-friendly and 14 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Helicopter Tours in Franz Josef & Fox Glacier — Franz Josef Glacier, Tasman Glacier and 6 more
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15 options
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Helicopter Snow Landing 35min Helicopter flight over Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers with 10-minute snow landing. 35 minutes total, locally operated by commercial pilots, safety gear included. Every day · 15 start times, 07:30 to 17:30 · All ages ★ 4.77 (407 reviews) Duration: 35m ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 495 per person
Heli Hike Fox Glacier: Helicopter Access to Ice Caves Heli hike on Fox Glacier in New Zealand with helicopter transfers, professional guide, boots and crampons included. Every day · 08:50 and 11:50 · From age 9 ★ 4.88 (605 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 871 per person
Helicopter Flight Franz Josef: 25-Min Alpine Landing Helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier with 10-minute alpine landing. 25-minute scenic flight with experienced pilot. Approximately 45 minutes total. Every day · 6 start times, 09:45 to 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.84 (229 reviews) Duration: 25m ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 395 per person
Franz Josef Glacier: 25-Min Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing Fly from sea level to the Southern Alps with a snow landing on Franz Josef Glacier. Includes photo time on the ice and professional pilot. Year-round flights. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (248 reviews) Duration: 25m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 405 per person
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing Thirty-minute helicopter flight over Franz Josef and Fox Glacier with snow landing. Blue ice views and mountain peaks included. Departures from Franz Josef or Fox. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 16:30 · All ages ★ 4.93 (107 reviews) Duration: 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 472 per person
Franz Josef helicopter tour with 3 glaciers & snow landing Fly over Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers on a 45-minute helicopter tour with a 10–15 minute snow landing in the Southern Alps near Mount Cook. Every day · Every 2 h, 08:15 to 18:15 · All ages ★ 4.85 (136 reviews) Duration: 45m ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 695 per person
Franz Josef Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing Fly over Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier on a 35-minute helicopter flight with a snow landing included. Every day · 18 start times, 08:00 to 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.81 (161 reviews) Duration: 35m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 508 per person
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike: Helicopter access to ice maze Fly by helicopter to Franz Josef Glacier and hike through the ice with a guide, crampons and all gear included. Every day · 9 start times, 07:15 to 10:45 · From age 10 ★ 4.60 (662 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 922 per person
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing 30-minute helicopter tour over Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers with guaranteed snow landing, pilot commentary, and glacier walkabout. Small groups, all fitness levels. Every day · 28 start times, 07:45 to 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.65 (192 reviews) Duration: 35m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 508 per person
Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing Helicopter flight over Fox Glacier with snow landing on the neve. 25 minutes total, includes guide, photos, and alpine views. Weather permitting, year-round. Every day · 18 start times, 08:00 to 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.85 (109 reviews) Duration: 25m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 405 per person
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: 60-Min Helicopter with 2 Snow Landings Helicopter tour over Franz Josef, Fox & Tasman Glaciers with Mount Cook views and two 10-minute snow landings. 60 minutes total, small groups, family-run operator. Every day · 6 start times, 08:00 to 18:00 · All ages ★ 4.71 (49 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 895 per person
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Scenic Flight with Snow Landing Helicopter flight over Franz Josef and Fox Glacier with 30-minute snow landing. Includes safety briefing and views of blue ice fields. Departs from Fox Glacier or Franz Josef. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 16:30 · All ages ★ 4.73 (11 reviews) Duration: 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 472 per person
Fox Glacier Helicopter: 20-Min Flight & Snow Landing Helicopter flight from Fox Glacier with 20-minute airtime and snow landing on the glacier. See pinnacles and seracs up close. Safety briefing included. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 16:30 · All ages ★ 4.80 (10 reviews) Duration: 20m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 369 per person
Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight Snow Landing Fly 35 minutes from Fox Glacier over glacial crevasses and the Southern Alps to land on snow fields beside Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak, with your pilot. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.45 (11 reviews) Duration: 35m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 508 per person
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight: 3 Snow Landings Fly over Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers on a 90-minute helicopter tour with three snow landings and views of Mount Cook from all angles, piloted by local experts. Every day · 08:00 and 12:15 · All ages Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 1,495 per person
The top 12 of 15 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Helicopter Snow Landing 35minOur pick | NZ$ 495 per person | 35m | 4.77★ · 407 | Every day · 15 start times, 07:30 to 17:30 | — |
| Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Helicopter Flight with Snow LandingTop rated | NZ$ 472 per person | 30m | 4.93★ · 107 | Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 16:30 | English |
| Helicopter Flight Franz Josef: 25-Min Alpine LandingBest value | NZ$ 395 per person | 25m | 4.84★ · 229 | Every day · 6 start times, 09:45 to 17:00 | — |
| Heli Hike Fox Glacier: Helicopter Access to Ice CavesGroup of up to 11 | NZ$ 871 per person | 4h | 4.88★ · 605 | Every day · 08:50 and 11:50 | English |
| Franz Josef Glacier: 25-Min Helicopter Flight & Snow LandingGroup of up to 6 | NZ$ 405 per person | 25m | 4.88★ · 248 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 17:00 | English |
| Franz Josef helicopter tour with 3 glaciers & snow landingGroup of up to 12 | NZ$ 695 per person | 45m | 4.85★ · 136 | Every day · Every 2 h, 08:15 to 18:15 | — |
| Franz Josef Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow LandingGroup of up to 12 | NZ$ 508 per person | 35m | 4.81★ · 161 | Every day · 18 start times, 08:00 to 17:00 | English |
| Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike: Helicopter access to ice mazeGroup of up to 11 | NZ$ 922 per person | 4h | 4.60★ · 662 | Every day · 9 start times, 07:15 to 10:45 | English |
| Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Helicopter Flight & Snow LandingGroup of up to 6 | NZ$ 508 per person | 35m | 4.65★ · 192 | Every day · 28 start times, 07:45 to 17:00 | English |
| Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight & Snow LandingGroup of up to 12 | NZ$ 405 per person | 25m | 4.85★ · 109 | Every day · 18 start times, 08:00 to 17:00 | English |
| Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: 60-Min Helicopter with 2 Snow LandingsGroup of up to 12 | NZ$ 895 per person | 1h | 4.71★ · 49 | Every day · 6 start times, 08:00 to 18:00 | English |
| Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Scenic Flight with Snow LandingGroup of up to 6 | NZ$ 472 per person | 30m | 4.73★ · 11 | Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 16:30 | English |